Most often, we expect others to treat us the way we want to be treated, but we don’t always treat others the way we want to be treated.

When we treat others bad, in essence we are saying, this is how we want to be treated. But when we are treated bad, we don’t understand why. We are reaping what we have sown.

Lose the concept of; “treat me good and I’ll think about treating you good”, for we will reap what we have sown. But treat others the way you want to them to treat you.

Galatians 6:7 (KJV) – be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

Matthew 7:12 (KJV) – therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

Our struggles are only for a season. Remember, only for a season.

When we have gone through our struggles, we find that we are much stronger than we were, before we went through them. That’s if we have learned from them.

Know that everything you go through is between you and God. Never between you and someone else, but you and God.

Ecclesiastes 3:1 (KJV) – to every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.

When we are praying to be delivered from something, know that Satan will tempt us with that very thing we want to be delivered from.

When we fast, or go on a diet, your temptation will be food. Everything looks and smells great, but know that it is satan.

Whatever it is we’re praying to be delivered from, Satan can and will tempt us, and make us think it’s from God. He knows how to tempt us with what we like, and make us think that is what we want.

Jesus was tempted just like we are. Therefore, know that God will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able to handle, but will make a way for you to get out of the temptation.

Hebrews 4:15 (KJV) – for we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feelings of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

I Corinthians 10:13 (KJV) – there hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

We are to die to ourself, daily. We are to give up what does not belong in us, give up to that which does not fit who we are. We are to let go of the flesh . . . daily.

When you let go of those things that doesn’t fit who you are, it may seem like you’re losing, but you are actually winning.

Trust God. You can never lose with Him.

Luke 9:23 (KJV) – and he said to them all, if any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

Philippians 1:21 (KJV) – for to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

Philippians 3:14 (KJV) – I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

We are quick to presume the end result based on what we see. That’s because, we are easily lead to believe in what we see, quicker than believing in the word of God.

Scripture tell us to trust God whole heartily, and not to go by our own understanding. God is always working things out behind the scenes.

Faith is trusting in God’s word, which is truth, rather than trusting in what you see.

Psalm 118:8 (KJV) – it is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.

Proverbs 3:5 (KJV) – trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) – now faith is the substance of things hope for, the evidence of things not seen.

When we add salt to our food it changes the taste. We as believers, are the salt of the earth, and we are to be adding flavor to the lives around us.

Although we are not of this world, we are in the world, and need to add salt to our surroundings. Therefore, change your culture with your testimonies. Be the salt which you were called to be.

Matthew 5:13 (KJV) – ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.

Giving yourself praise is not meant for you to do, but for someone else to praise you.

Proverbs 27:2 (KJV) – let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

There’s a reason when it seems something is blocking what we’re trying to accomplish. When that happens, we just have to be still. More often, it’s God working behind the scenes, arranging the details to reveal his plan.

Our plans are not always the best plans for us. Anything that is in God’s plan for us, He will see it through. Nothing will stop it. It’s an opportunity for Him to demonstrate His power and love for us.

Trust God and know that he will see you through.

Psalm 46:10 (KJV) – be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Psalm 71:1 (KJV) – in thee, O Lord, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion.

Where is your faith? Does man give you faith? Is it more in man, or in God? Who do you believe in?

We will follow what we believe. Who are you following?

Romans 10:17 (KJV) – so then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

I Corinthians 2:5 (KJV) – that your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

Hebrews 12:2 (KJV) – looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

When others are wrong, it’s not always meant for us to say something to the other person. We dont always have to wear our religious police uniform, pulling out our conviction badge every single time someone is wrong. Some things are not meant for us to speak on. Maybe there’s a lesson in it that was meant for us.

We dont have to be the “hero” for fleshly glory. Nowhere in the scriptures does it say; to you be the glory. We are to let God move in and through us, in love, and to magnify Him, giving him the glory.

There’s a time to speak, and there’s a time to keep silent. Let God touch your heart, as well as the other person, and He will tell you if, and when to speak. God will touch their heart to reveal their wrong in a way you could not have, and in his timing.

To God be the glory!

Ecclesiastes 3:1,7 (KJV) – to every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. A time to rend, and a time to sew, a time to keep silence, and a time to speak.

Jude 25 (KJV) – to the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.